How to fix door latches.......

[woodscavenger]

I am sure there are many problems with these but this fixed some of the sagging and inability to open from the outside and at the same time I fixed a return spring mechanism.

Take a look at my blog for the instructions.

http://50dodge.blogspot.com/

[Merle Coggins]

Good job Shane. I had one like that too, in a replacement door. But the one in my original door was good, so I swapped in the good one. I wondered if there was a way to build up those worn pieces but I didn't need to pursue it.

Atta Boy.

Merle

[grey beard]

Hi Shane,

Enjoyed your entire blog. You have done some pretty creative thinking here. Now that my own stock B1B is on the road I can't help but wonder what a later - and longer ratio - rear axle would feel like. To have that PLUS a T-5 transmission must be awsome. Does your stock motor have the torque to keep things moving in overdrive? My own stock drive train with a new rebuilt engine has none too much power over our PA hills in high gear. I'd be out of overdrive in a blink.

Thanks for sharing. I respect your creativity.

Good Luck finsihing your project. It's nice that your family can be involved and help. My grandchildren have often helped me when I was in a pinch. Small hands can be a tremendous asset sometimes.

Regards,

[woodscavenger]

As for the overdrive I need to get my speedo calibrated and tighten up my steering box before I test my overdrive too much. The steering is a bit loose for my comfort. But power wise I think I will be fine. (Realize that here in Idaho I live in a relatively flat valley so I have not tested it too much yet.)

[48Dodger]

Hey Woodscavenger,

You've got a great blog going over there! I've had it in my favorites for awhile now. You still haven't said if you got the truck tagged yet. It is well past Feb.....!

48D

[woodscavenger]

Truck is tagged. Been driving for 2 months.Pics are pending. I also have a write up to do on rehabbing floor boards.

Right now the truck is kicking my butt. I have a bad brake light switch, need to tighten the steering, and track down an oil leak.

[coW52Dodge]

Nice write up, Shane. Thanks!

I'll have to try that to mine now since that's the problem I'm having as well.